About ten days after testing positive for coronavirus, United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to a hospital in London, in what was called a “precautionary measure” by a Downing Street spokesperson.
He was taken to the hospital on Sunday after symptoms didn’t subside.Meanwhile, in a rare televised speech, Queen Elizabeth II told British citizens that they will defeat COVID-19 together.
On Friday, a flushed and red-eyed Johnson said he still had a fever but was doing better.
Since he tested positive, he had been receiving medical treatment remotely.
BBC said he might stay in the hospital overnight and would undertake routine tests.
“On the advice of his doctor, the prime minister has tonight been admitted to hospital for tests,” a Downing Street spokesperson said.
Officials stressed that Johnson would continue to lead the government.
However, if his condition deteriorates, first foreign secretary Dominic Raab will take charge.
On Monday, Raab will head a meeting of the C-19 committee, formed to deal with the pandemic.
Early last week, Johnson’s aides said he was expected to come out of quarantine in the next couple of days, but that didn’t happen.
SOURCE: newsnow.com